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FE10 PVV

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,982 mi
Last recorded219,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 PVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 219,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 201,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 183,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 182,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 163,467 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,380 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Front Tyres worn inner and outer edge

Shock absorber outer casing corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,484 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,811 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 102,810 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 98,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to go out of shape and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to go out of shape and perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,083 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,463 miles

Emission test aborted due to very low emissions

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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FE10 PVV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE10 PVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE10 PVV registered?

FE10 PVV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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